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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. 2 pg 001-021_FWD186_98-Eng-A 2 2006.5.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro-logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or Splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, Such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,226,616, 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S AND WORLD-WIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING.
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Contents English General Information/Maintenance Disc Operations Features .................................................................. 8 Discs for playback ................................................ 8 Playing discs ......................................................... 22 Using the disc menu .......................................... 22 Basic playback controls ..................................... 23 Region codes Supplied accessories ............................................
English Contents Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations .................................... 35 Presetting radio stations ............................. 35-36 Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 36 Deleting a preset radio station Changing tuning grid .......................................... 36 Tape Operation/Recording Tape playback ...................................................... 37 General information on recording ....
General Information/Maintenance English Features Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System with 5.1-channel full analog amplifier creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. • The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS, *.WAV • Non-English Album/Title name • The discs recorded under Joliet format Other features include: Built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoder, supporting virtual surround and stereo.
Environmental information Any unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Do not block the vents ● Do not operate the system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.
General Information/Maintenance English Cleaning the head and the tape paths ● To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the head A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation. ● Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. ● You also can clean the head by playing a cleaning tape once. Demagnetising the head ● Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer. C B A B C ● Don’t expose the system to dripping or splashing.
Step 1: Placing speakers and subwoofer For best possible surround sound, all speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position . Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. ● place the center speaker above the TV set or the system so the center channel’s sound is localized.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting TV set IN OUT IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, according to the capabilities of your TV system. – S-Video or Component Video connection provides higher picture quality. These options must be available on your TV set. – Connect the system directly to the TV set.
English Connections IN OUT Using an accessory RF modulator ● Use the composite cable (yellow) to connect the system’s VIDEO jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator. Using S-Video In jack ● Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set. ● To listen this system channels through TV , use the audio cables (white/red) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV set.
Connections English Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas fix the claw into the slot FM ant enna Step 5: Connecting the power cord MW ant enna COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr ~ AC MA INS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y ● Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. ● Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to the wall.
Step 6: Connecting a VCR or cable/satellite box Step 7: Connecting digital audio equipment COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y OUT IN 1 A 3 2 4 Recording(digital) Viewing and listening to playback 1 2 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV system as shown. Connect the system’s AUX IN jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or Cable/ Satellite box.
Basic Function English Note: – Even if you remove the AC power cord and reconnect it to the wall socket, the demonstration will remain off until you activate it again. Basic function IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play (for tuner installation) Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY ON 2or SOURCE. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DISC,TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the remote control.
Controls on the system 1 2 3 4 STANDBY ON to switch the system on or Standby mode. DISPLAY SCREEN to view the current status of the system. DSC to select various sound effect: SOURCE DISC - to select disc tray. TUNER - to select waveband:FM/MW. AUX - to select a connected extrnal source: AUX(auxiliary) 5 38 (PLAY/PAUSE) for DISC .................... to start or interrupt playback. 6% 1 / ¡ for DISC .................... press to search backward/ forward.
Functional Overview English Remote control – 17 1 18 2 19 3 4 20 5 21 6 22 23 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DSC 31 Notes: – First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (DISC or TUNER, for example). – Then select the desired function (¡, O or P for example). 1 SOURCE – to select the relevant active mode: DISC, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. – TUNER: toggles between FM and MW band.
Functional Overview Functional Overview English § KEY – to change the tone level to suit your vocal range. 27 ECHO – to adjust the echo level in karaoke mode. • ZOOM - to acces the Zoom functing. ª DISPLAY (OSD) – to view the time, title or chapter information. º MUTE – to interrupt or resume sound reproduction. ⁄ DBB – to settings to enhance the bass response. 18 pg 001-020_FWD186_A_India 18 2006.4.
Preparations English IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system. Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 3 1 2 1 2 Open the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover. Place two batteries (Type R06 or AA) in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by “+” and “–” symbols. IMPORTANT! – Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. 1 Press DISC on the front panel (or press DISC on the remote control).
1 In disc mode, stop playback and press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select 3 Press 1 / ¡ / 5 / 4 keys on the remote control to toggle through the functions and select your preferred option. Step 3: Setting language preference icon and press 4. You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD Mini Hi-Fi System will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language set by default will be used instead.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the disc mechanism. – Do not move the system during playback. Doing so may damage the system. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any object other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the system to malfunction.
Basic playback controls To start playback ● Press 38. To interrupt playback ● Press 38. ● To resume playback, press 38 again. To stop playback ● Press 7. Skipping to another title (track) / chapter ● Press O or P on the front panel or on the remote control repeatedly during playback to skip backward or forward. Each press will take the disc to the beginning of the previous or next title (track) / chapter.
Disc Operations English Shuffle play mode Programing favorite tracks In this mode, all tracks in the current directory will be played once in a random order. 1 2 In stop mode,press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the following: SHUFFLE DISC ➜ REPEAT SHUFFLE DISC ➜ SHUFFLE OFF 1 2 Press 38 to start shuffle play. In shuffle playback mode: ● Press P button to select another track in a shuffle order. 3 You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want. At most 99 tracks can be stored.
Special DVD/VCD features 1 Changing subtitle language This operation only works on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. ● Press SUBTITLE to select the desired language. 2 Changing the pictures scales This operation only works on VCDs/DVDs/ JPEGs with images. For VCD/DVD: ● Press ZOOM to change the zooming scale: ZOOM X1.5 pZOOM X2 pZOOM X4 pZOOM OFF. For JPEG: ZOOM ON pZOOM OFF. ● Selected “ZOOM ON”, then press I2 / 3I to change the picture zooming scale: 025 PCT, 050 PCT, 100 PCT, 150 PCT, 200 PCT.
Disc Operations English Note: – When you press a button and appears on the TV screen, this means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. Playing from a selected point This function allows you to start playback at any chosen time on the disc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 For DVD Press GOTO twice to activate time menu. Playing in slow motion mode Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the time edit box using the numeric keys (0-9).
Viewing from another angle If the playing DVD disc is recorded with multiple camera angles , the ANGLE mark on the setup page will be set to ON automatically. This allows you to view the picture from different angles. Angle selection is determined by the disc format. Checking the contents of DVD 1 Press DISC MENU on the remote control. ➜ If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed.
MP3/ WMA/ DivX/ Picture Disc Operations English Playing MP3/ WMA/ Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) Kodak Picture disc 1 Load a Kodak Picture disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to complexity of the directory/file configuration. 2 3 Playback will start automatically. IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV set and set to the correct Video In channel. MP3/ WMA/JPEG Picture disc 1 2 Load an MP3/Picture (JPEG) disc.
Playing DivX disc There are two types of subtitle available on DivX disc: embedded subtitle and external subtitle. 1 Load a DivX disc. ➜ Press DISC MENU to set the menu on. ➜ In stop mode, the SMART NAVI appears on the TV screen. When playing DivX disc with embedded subtitle 2 3 Press 5 / 4 to select DivX Movie, and then press OK to start playback.
DVD Menu Operations English Using the menu bar You can continue some operations directly via the menu bar on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. But when you enter (SETUP MENU), the playback will pause. 1 2 3 1 Slow The slow motion speed will display. Press 4 repeatedly to select a reverse or forward slow motion speed. To cancel the slow function, press 2;. ANGLE Press 4 to view the same scene from different angles if the DVD is recorded with multiangles.
Using the setup menu (user preference settings) This DVD setup is carried out via your TV set, enabling you to customize the DVD Mini Hi-Fi System to suit your particular requirements. English DVD Menu Operations Setting the TV shape Make sure the format you need is available on the disc. If not, your setting will be invalid. PBC TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM 4:3 PS 4:3 LB Wide PROGRESSIVE 1 SCR SAVER 2,3 SET TO PAN SCAN 4 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
DVD Menu Operations English Night mode - turning on/off Improving the image for progressive scan video output setting This feature is only applicable when you have connect this system to a Progressive Scan TV system throngh the Component Video jacks PBC NIGHT MODE CEBTER DELAY PBC OFF ON REAR DELAY TEST TONE TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM PROGRESSIVE SCR SAVER NIGHT MODE SET TO OFF OFF ON Off Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound with its full dynamic range.
Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used as Password. 4 Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your four-digit code. ➜ The password supplied by default is 1234. ➜ If you forget the four-digit code, press 9 four times, the system will change back to the default password. ● Go to “Password” and enter your new code. Then, enter the same code again to confirm. PBC 4 CONFIRM CODE 1,5 CONFIRM NEW PASSWORD 2,3 1 2 3 5 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu.
DVD Menu Operations English Restricting playback by setting parental level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country specific. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. 4 Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter the fourdigit code.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 2 3 Press TUNER to select “FM XX” or “MW XX”. Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The next radio station will be tuned automatically. ➜ i lights up for FM stereo reception. To tune a weak station, press 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control to search until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.
Tuner Operations English Manual preset programming Changing tuning grid 1 Press TUNER (BAND) repeatedly to select the desired tuner band: FM or MW. 2 Press and hold 1 / ¡ on the system or on the remote control to search a radio frequency. In some countries, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. 3 Press PROGRAM. ➜ “PROG” and “P 00:00” will display. 1 Plug the AC power cord.
IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – Store tapes at room temperature and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV set or speaker). Tape playback ● Control tape playback must useing cassette key. English Tape Operation/Recording Rewinding or forwarding fast when playback is stopped 1 2 Press 1 or ¡ on the front panel. Press 7 when you reach the desired passage.
Tape Operation/Recording English IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only in tape deck. Preparation for recording 1 2 1 2 3 Load a recordable tape into tape deck with the full spool to the left. Prepare the source to the recorded. DISC – load the disc (s) TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. AUX – connect external equipment. When recording is in progress Press DISC, TUNER or AUX to select the source.
Sound control Volume control Selecting sound effect Changing the volume level The digital sound effect allows you to select from various preset modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music. ● Press DSC repeatedly to select the available sound effect. Playing a DVD/VCD ● You can select Virtual Ambience Control as follows: – CONCERT, ACTION, DRAMA, SCI-FI.
Other Functions English Key control Switching on/off Switching the system ON In Standby ● Press STANDBY ON ➜ The system will go back to its previous status. ● Press DISC, TUNER, TAPE, AUX ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. Switching the system to STANDBY mode In any other source mode ● Press STANDBY ON (or 2 on the remote control).
English Other Functions Karaoke Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the system to sing along with the music source. 1 Connect a microphone to the MIC jack. ➜ “ ” will appear on the display. ➜ “MICROPHONE PLUG IN” will display on your TV screen. ● Before connecting the microphone, set the microphone MIC VOLAME to the minimum level to prevent howling. 2 Press DISC, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to select the source to be mixed and start playback. 3 Adjust the volume of the source through VOLUME control.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power .................................... 2800 W PMPO Stereo mode ..................... 2x30+3x30+ 60 RMS Frequency Response . 150 Hz - 18 kHz / ± 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . > 60dB (VN-WEIGHED) Input Sensitivity AUX In ................................................................ 500 mV Output Sensitivity Headphone ..................................... 1000 mV + 2dB Line Out ..........................................................
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. Problem Solution No power. “UNREADABLE DISC” is displayed. No picture. Distorted or poor picture.
Troubleshooting English Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality – – – – – – Poor radio reception. – – Adjust the volume. Disconnect the headphones. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped. If the system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press 2; to resume the normal play mode. Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within 32256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV set, Stereo, etc.).
